Nursing Technician - Intermediate Care Unit

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

10h•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. The Nursing Technician performs, under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse, those duties to assist in safe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program
Current BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Assists with admission of patients re: reception, equipment preparation, vital signs, obtaining actual weights, orientation to surroundings and implementation of safety measures.
Performs direct care with attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care while anticipating the needs of the patient and family.
Performs oxygen equipment preparation, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, Arrhythmia interpretation.
Responsible to prepare patients for meals and assist with feeding as directed. Distributes water and other nourishments as directed.
Assists and/or transports patients in a timely and safe manner.
Collects and transports specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates understanding and cooperation with the prep process for the OR in a timely fashion
Transports patients to the CTICU